Power-generating device for electro-magnetic or any electric engine

ABSTRACT

The instant invention is a power-generating device, comprising a shaft assembly having an elongated shaft that is mounted onto a vehicle. The elongated shaft comprises shock-absorbing means. A wheel assembly is mounted onto the shaft assembly. The wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an electrical generator. The wheel rotates upon a surface on which the vehicle is traveling upon to generate power at the electrical generator or alternator for an engine of the vehicle. The electrical generator generates the power to a source of rechargeable battery power of the engine.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to engines, and more particularly, topower-generating devices for engines.

2. Description of the Related Art

Most vehicles, and especially automobiles, comprise internal combustionengines that run on gasoline. Other vehicles run by electrical means orhybrid means. There are no systems that produce power for engines, andespecially for electro-magnetic engines.

Applicant believes that one of the closest references corresponds toApplicant's own U.S. Pat. No. 7,105,958 issued on Sep. 12, 2006 for anElectro-magnetic engine. However, it differs from the present inventionbecause in that invention Applicant taught an electro-magnetic engineand not a power-generating device for the engine. More specifically,Applicant taught an electro-magnetic engine in which the motive force iselectro-magnetism. The electro-magnetic engine comprises a housingstructure, cylinder assembly, crankcase assembly, crankshaft assembly,electro-magnetism system and an electrical system. The electro-magnetismsystem consists of a coil assembly arranged stationary in the housing.The electro-magnetic engine includes the rotation of the crankshaft in apredetermined direction continuously after the initial activation of thecrankshaft by assembly of applying a short period of the external force,such as from an automobile starter. At least three alternators areconnected to the rotating crankshaft and work at 35 amps each torecharge batteries.

There are no vehicles to the best of applicant's knowledge that includeat least one wheel assembly that rotates upon a surface to generatepower for engines, and especially for electro-magnetic engines.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The instant invention is a power-generating device, comprising a shaftassembly having an elongated shaft that is mounted onto a vehicle. Theelongated shaft comprises shock-absorbing means. A wheel assembly ismounted onto the shaft assembly. The wheel assembly comprises at leastone wheel and an electrical generator. The wheel rotates upon a surfaceon which the vehicle is traveling upon to generate power at theelectrical generator for an engine of the vehicle. The electricalgenerator generates the power to a source of rechargeable battery powerof the engine.

In the preferred embodiment, the engine is an electro-magnetic engine.Such an electro-magnetic engine comprises a housing structure andcylinder means. The cylinder means comprises at least two cylindersbeing encased in the housing structure and each including a piston and apiston rod. The piston has first and second ends. The first end has amagnetic body and the second end is connected to the piston rod.Crankcase means are affixed to the housing structure. The crankshaftmeans is positioned in the crankcase means. The piston rod is assembledto the crankshaft means in the crankcase means. Electro-magnetic meansconsists of coil means having at least two coils, each of at least twocoils arranged stationary in the housing structure aligned with itsrespective piston. Each of at least two coils have first and secondopenings. The first and second openings include winding terminalselectrically connected to a distributor. The distributor hassynchronizing means to send an electrical current to the at least twocoils to switch magnetic polarity.

The electro-magnetic means generates an electro-motive force between thefirst and second openings and its corresponding magnetic body whensynchronized by the distributor. Wherein switching the magnetic polaritybetween the first and second openings forces the piston to move upwardand downward within its respective cylinders, thus rotating thecrankshaft means in a predetermined direction continuously after theinitial activation of the crankshaft means by applying a short period ofan electrical force. The electro-magnetic means being affixed to thehousing structure.

Electrical means comprise an electrical connection and the source ofrechargeable battery power for supplying the rechargeable battery powerfor the short period of an electrical force. The electrical meansfurther comprises the source of rechargeable battery power having theelectrical connection to a starter switch. The starter switch has theelectrical connection to a starter. The starter switch has theelectrical connection to at least one electrical coil. The electricalcoil is an inverter, and has means to convert 24 volts DC to 240 voltsAC. The at least one electrical coil has the electrical connection to amechanical pedal that is operated by a driver for acceleration. Themechanical pedal has the electrical connection to an electricaccelerator. The mechanical pedal has the electrical connection to thecomputer. The computer has the electrical connection to the distributor.The short period of an electrical force derives from an automobilestarter. The magnetic body includes a permanent magnet orelectro-magnet. The at least two electrical coils contain permeablematerial or an air core, and as the piston approaches one of the atleast two electrical coils, the at least two electrical coils induce theelectromotive force and induce the electrical current. The inducedelectrical current flows through current limiters and activatestransistors, and when the transistors are activated, the electricalcurrent flows to the distributor. The electrical means comprises atleast three alternators. The alternators work at 35 amps each andrecharge the rechargeable battery power.

It is therefore one of the main objects of the present invention toprovide a vehicle having at least one wheel assembly that rotates upon asurface to generate power for an engine, and especially anelectro-magnetic engine in which the motive force is electro-magnetism.

It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device thatis inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining itseffectiveness.

Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the followingpart of the specification, wherein detailed description is for thepurpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitationsthereon.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consistsin the details of construction and combination of parts as will be morefully understood from the following description, when read inconjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the instant invention mounted onto avehicle having an electro-magnetic engine.

FIG. 1 a is an isometric view of the instant invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing showing a section of the electrical systemof a four cylinder electro-magnetic engine.

FIG. 2 a is a structural schematic drawing showing the vertical crosssection through each piston, cylinder head, and the electro-magnetismassembly of the four cylinder electro-magnetic engine.

FIG. 3 is a structural schematic drawing showing a vertical crosssection through the crankshaft, piston, cylinder head, andelectro-magnetism assembly of the electro-magnetic engine on the upwardstroke.

FIG. 4 is a structural schematic drawing showing the vertical crosssection through the crankshaft, piston, cylinder head, andelectro-magnetism assembly of the electro-magnetic engine on the upwardstroke at top dead center.

FIG. 5 is a structural schematic drawing showing the vertical crosssection through the crankshaft, piston, cylinder head, andelectro-magnetism assembly of the electro-magnetic engine on thedownward stroke.

FIG. 6 is a structural schematic drawing showing the vertical crosssection through the crankshaft, piston, cylinder head, andelectro-magnetism assembly of the electro-magnetic engine on thedownward stroke at bottom dead center.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring now to the drawings, instant invention 200 is defined as apower-generating device for an engine, such as electro-magnetic engine10.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 1A, instant invention 200 is a power-generatingdevice. It comprises shaft assembly 240 that is mounted onto vehicle V.Shaft assembly 240 comprises elongated shaft 242 that comprisesshock-absorbing means, such as spring 244. Wheel assembly 260 comprisesat least one wheel 262 that is mounted onto shaft assembly 240. Wheel262 rotates upon a surface on which vehicle V is traveling upon, togenerate power at electrical generator 264, or an alternator, for anengine of vehicle V. Such a surface can be, but is not limited to, aroad, expressway, street, uneven path, or even a rail track. Instantinvention 200 generates the power and provides it to a source ofrechargeable battery power of the engine via cables 266.

In the preferred embodiment, the engine is electro-magnetic engine 10that consists of two or more cylinders and associated mechanismsassembled with it as described within a housing. As seen in FIGS. 2 and2A, it can be observed that it basically includes cylinder assemblies20, 20′, 20″, 20′″, crankcase assembly 30, electro-magnetism assembly40, and electrical system 100. Only a portion of the cylinder assemblies20, 20′, 20″, 20′″ and crankcase assembly 30 are shown. Cylinderassemblies 20, 20′, 20″, 20′″ are constructed in a suitable housingmeans to which crankcase assembly 30 is attached. A typical piston 24,piston rod 26, and crankshaft 34 are illustrated assembled withincylinder 22 and crankcase 32.

As seen in FIG. 2, electrical system 100 comprises rechargeablebatteries 102 and electrical wires 104 that electrically connect to eachof the components described below. Rechargeable batteries 102 havesufficient power to start electro-magnetic engine 10. Each ofrechargeable batteries 102 has an electrical wire 104 that connects tostarter switch 106. Starter switch 106 is connected to starter 108.Starter switch 106 connects to each of electrical coils 110 withelectrical wire 104. In the preferred embodiment, each of electricalcoils 110, as inverters, have means to convert 24 volts to 240 volts.Electrical coils 110 connect to a mechanical pedal 112 that connects toan electric accelerator 114. The mechanical pedal 112 is operated by adriver whereby pressing the mechanical pedal 112 increases vehicleacceleration. Recognizing pedal placement, electric accelerator 114communicates electronically with computer 116, and computer 116determines current to flow to distributor 118. Extending fromdistributor 118 are electrical wires i, j, k, and l. It is also notedthat distributor 118 has a connection, not shown, to crankshaft 34 forestablishing timing. Furthermore, distributor 118 has synchronizingmeans to send an electrical current to coils 42, 42′, 42″ and 42′″, seenin FIG. 2 a, to switch magnetic polarity.

A typical cylinder and associated mechanisms of an electro-magneticengine is portrayed in FIG. 2 a as provided. Seen in the presentillustration is a structural schematic drawing showing the verticalcross section through each piston, cylinder head, and theelectro-magnetism assembly of a four cylinder electro-magnetic engine,wherein cylinder assemblies 20 and 20″ illustrate their respectivepistons 24 and 24″ in the position of top dead center and cylinderassemblies 20′ and 20′″ illustrate their respective pistons 24′ and 24′″in the position of bottom dead center.

In the illustrated embodiment, the electro-magnetism assembly 40comprises coils 42, 42′, 42″ and 42′″ for pistons 24, 24′, 24″ and 24′″respectively. Coils 42, 42′, 42″ and 42′″ are stationary and arepositioned in an aligned manner with cylinder assemblies 20, 20′, 20″,and 20′″ respectively. As shown in this figure, four winding terminalsa, b, c, and d are located respectively at the opening of coils 42, 42′,42″ and 42′″ respectively, and the other four winding terminals e, f, gand h are located at the other opening of each coil 42, 42′, 42″ and42′″ respectively.

In the illustrated four cylinder electro-magnetic engine, pistons 24 and24″ have completed their respective travel in the upward direction tothe position of top dead center within cylinder assemblies 20 and 20″respectively. As pistons 24 and 24″ approach the end of coils 42 and 42″respectively, as seen in this illustration, coils 42 and 42″ induceelectromotive forces E1 and E3 and induce currents I1 and I3respectively.

The induced currents I1 and I3 flow through their respective currentlimiters R1 and R3 and activate transistors Q1 and Q3 respectively. Whenthe transistors Q1 and Q3 are activated, the currents I1 and I3 flow todistributor 118. Distributor 118 synchronizes the generation of oppositeforces by sending an electrical current to switch magnetic polarity tocoils 42 and 42″ (i.e., an opposite electromotive force) so as to forcethe pistons 24 and 24″ respectively moving upward and downward.

Similarly, electromotive forces E2 and E4 can also be induced with coils42′ and 42′″ by pistons 24′ and 24′″ that induce currents I2 and I4respectively. The induced currents I2 and I4 flow through theirrespective current limiters R2 and R4 and activate transistors Q2 and Q4respectively. When the transistors Q2 and Q4 are activated, the currentsI2 and I4 flow to distributor 118. Distributor 118 synchronizes thegeneration of opposite forces by sending an electrical current to switchmagnetic polarity to coils 42′ and 42′″ (i.e., an opposite electromotiveforce) so as to force the pistons 24′ and 24′″ respectively movingupward and downward.

Forcing pistons 24, 24′, 24″ and 24′″ upward and downward within theirrespective cylinder assemblies 20, 20′, 20″, 20′″, rotates crankshaft34, seen in FIGS. 3-6, in a predetermined direction continuously afterthe initial activation of the crankshaft 34. Initial activation of thecrankshaft 34 can be accomplished by means of applying a short period ofthe force, such as from starter 108. At least three alternators, notshown, are connected to the rotating crankshaft 34. In the preferredembodiment, the alternators work at 35 amps each and rechargerechargeable batteries 102.

FIG. 3 illustrates piston 24 traveling in an upward direction. It isnoted that piston 24 comprises a magnetic body having a permanentmagnetic material defining a north and a south polarity as illustrated.Each of the magnetic bodies, in other pistons, has a same direction of apolarity. The direction of rotation of crankshaft 34 is shown in each ofFIGS. 4 through 6. As shown in FIG. 3, piston 24 is attracted to coil42.

As seen in FIG. 4 in cylinder assembly 20, piston 24 completed itstravel in the upward direction to the position of top dead center. Whenpiston 24 approaches the end of coil 42, as seen in this illustration,coil 42 induces an electromotive force E1.

FIG. 5 illustrates piston 24 traveling in a downward direction incylinder 22. As shown in this illustration, piston 24 is repelling fromcoil 42.

As seen in FIG. 6, piston 24 continues to travel in the downwarddirection to the position of bottom dead center.

It is noted that the electro-magnetic engine 10 also comprises awater-pump system for cooling coils 42, 42′, 42″ and 42′″ and an engineoil system for lubrication and cooling that have not been illustratedfor simplification. In addition, it is noted that electro-magneticengine 10 is manufactured of demagnetized material. Furthermore, it isnoted that cylinder assembly layout may change, wherein it may also be arotary type engine.

This invention is suitable to be used with vehicle V, which may be anautomobile in the preferred embodiment. However, present invention 200may be suitable for vehicles such as, but not limited to, trucks, jeeps,motorcycles, scooters, vans, and trains.

With regard to electro-magnetic engine 10, traditional components suchas timing chains, gears etc. have not been depicted. It is understoodthat these components will be part of the final embodiment. Theelectro-magnetic engine 10 may consist of two or more cylinders andnecessary mechanisms constructed of suitable materials as described inthis invention. Only a portion of the mechanism means has beenillustrated enough to describe the invention, it is to be understoodthat variation in these elements of structure to obtain the same resultsis within the scope of the invention. In addition, it is important tonote that electro-magnetic engine 10 requires scheduled maintenance andreplacement of electro-magnetism assembly 40 at predetermined timeintervals to maintain predetermined electromotive forces to properlyoperate.

The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of theobjectives and advantages of the present invention. Differentembodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. Itis to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to beinterpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

1. A power-generating device, comprising: A) a shaft assembly comprisingan elongated shaft that is mounted onto a vehicle, said elongated shaftcomprising shock-absorbing means; B) a wheel assembly that is mountedonto said shaft assembly, said wheel assembly comprising at least onewheel and an electrical generator or alternator, said at least one wheelrotates upon a surface on which said vehicle is traveling upon togenerate power at said electrical generator for an engine of saidvehicle, said electrical generator generates said power to a source ofrechargeable battery power of said engine, said engine comprises: C) ahousing structure; D) cylinder means, said cylinder means comprising atleast two cylinders being encased in said housing structure and eachincluding a piston and a piston rod, said piston having first and secondends, said first end having a magnetic body and said second endconnected to said piston rod; E) crankcase means, said crankcase meansbeing affixed to said housing structure; F) crankshaft means, saidcrankshaft means being positioned in said crankcase means, said pistonrod being assembled to said crankshaft means in said crankcase means; G)electro-magnetic means, said electro-magnetic means consisting of coilmeans having at least two coils, each of at least two coils arrangedstationary in said housing structure aligned with its respective saidpiston, each of at least two coils having first and second openings,said first and second openings include winding terminals electricallyconnected to a distributor, said distributor having synchronizing meansto send an electrical current to said at least two coils to switchmagnetic polarity, said electro-magnetic means generate an electromotiveforce between said first and second openings, and its corresponding saidmagnetic body when synchronized by said distributor, wherein switchingsaid magnetic polarity between said first and second openings forcessaid piston to move upward and downward within its respective said atleast two cylinders thus rotating said crankshaft means in apredetermined direction continuously after the initial activation ofsaid crankshaft means by applying a short period of an electrical force,said electro-magnetic means being affixed to said housing structure; andH) electrical means comprising an electrical connection and said sourceof rechargeable battery power for supplying said rechargeable batterypower for said short period of an electrical force, said electricalmeans further comprises said source of rechargeable battery power havingsaid electrical connection to a starter switch, said starter switch hassaid electrical connection to a starter, said starter switch has saidelectrical connection to at least one electrical coil, said electricalcoil is an inverter, and has means to convert 24 volts DC to 240 voltsAC, said at least one electrical oil has said electrical connection to amechanical pedal that is operated by a driver for acceleration, saidmechanical pedal has said electrical connection to an electricaccelerator, said mechanical pedal has said electrical connection tosaid computer, said computer has said electrical connection to saiddistributor, said short period of an electrical force derives from anautomobile starter, said magnetic body includes a permanent magnet orelectro-magnet, said at least two electrical coils contain permeablematerial or an air core, and as said piston approaches one of said atleast two electrical coils, said at least two electrical coils includesaid electromotive force and said induced electrical current, inducedsaid electrical current flows through current limiters and activatestransistors, and when said transistors are activated, said electricalcurrent flows to said distributor, said electrical means comprising atleast three alternators, said alternators work at 35 amps each andrecharge said rechargeable battery power.